- Spain will gradually increase the value-added tax (VAT) on energy bills from 5% to 21% over the next six months.
- The VAT rate was lowered to 5% last year to alleviate the impact of inflation.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the decision.
- Energy companies will be allowed to deduct investments in decarbonisation projects from a windfall tax on their profits.
Source: zawya.com
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